Author Archives: Mark Wells
FAIRFIELD MAIN STREET TRUNK OR TREAT TO BRING HALLOWEEN FUN FOR ALL AGES
The annual Main Street Trunk or Treat event returns to downtown Fairfield on Friday, October 31st offering a festive evening filled with Halloween spirit for families, businesses, and the entire commu...
Sep 26, 2025
CROSSFIT RAX TO OPEN IN FAIRFIELD THIS OCTOBER, HONORING LOCAL FAMILY LEGACY
Fitness enthusiasts in Fairfield will soon have a new place to work out, as Larry and Kenzey Tucker prepare to open CrossFit Rax next month on the city's east side. The new gym, located at 109 S.E. Th...
Sep 26, 2025
FCHS MUSIC PROGRAM BRINGS "OUTSIDE THE BOX" CONCERT TO LEO FRENCH PARK
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Music Program is set to host an outdoor event, "Outside the Box," at Leo French Park on Sunday, October 5th starting at 3:00 PM. The afternoon promises an ar...
Sep 26, 2025
WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS TRACTOR SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY
The Wayne City Bean Days Tractor Show will roll into town on Saturday giving tractor enthusiasts and community members a chance to enjoy a morning filled with tradition and local pride. The show will ...
Sep 26, 2025
WAYNE CITY VILLAGE BOARD APPROVES AMBULANCE TAX LEVY, ODORIZER PURCHASE, AND PARK UPGRADES
The Wayne City Village Board approved a 2025-26 ambulance tax levy of $74,500 during its regular meeting last Thursday at 7 p.m. Trustees also authorized the purchase of an odorizer from USDI at a cos...
Sep 26, 2025
18TH ANNUAL GRAYVILLE CAR, TRUCK, & MOTORCYCLE SHOW SET FOR OCTOBER
The Friends of Grayville announce the 18th Annual Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show, taking place downtown on Saturday, October 4th. The event promises a day full of automotive excitement, featuring a...
Sep 26, 2025
FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT EVENING ART SHOW SET FOR TONIGHT (FRIDAY)
The Fairfield PaintOut Art show is set for tonight (Friday) at the Fairfield CP Church on outer West Delaware. A reminder to all artists that artwork must be submitted to the Fairfield CP church by 3:...
Sep 26, 2025
DARREN BAILEY ANNOUNCES 2026 GOVERNOR BID WITH RUNNING MATE AARON DEL MAR
Clay County resident, Darren Bailey, a farmer, family man, and lifelong Illinoisan, officially announced his candidacy for Governor of Illinois on Thursday. He will be joined on the ticket by Aaron De...
Sep 26, 2025
FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE LARRY HICKS DIES AT 77
Former Illinois State Representative Larry W. Hicks of Mt. Vernon died Tuesday at age 77 from injuries sustained in a fall from a bucket truck in rural Jefferson County. Hicks was airlifted to St. Lou...
Sep 26, 2025
JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN CLUB TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL ADULT FALL HUNT OCTOBER 4TH
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club will host its 2nd Annual Adult Fall Hunt on Saturday, October 4th. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The hunt will start at dark. Tickets are $20 per person and ...
Sep 26, 2025